Bai Hao Oolong ( White Tipped Oolong ), also known as " Asian Beauty " is an entirely hand made tea, grown in Hsinchu County, Taiwan. It is a rare tea, since it is harvested only once a year during the summer months. The top, young, tender leaves are picked and there's a silvery down that covers the spear-like points of the most delicate leaves. Once steeped, the 90% oxidized leaves produce the rich, full flavor of a black tea, and the honey & fruity sweetness of an oolong. Taiwan's Bai Hao Oolong is considered the best in the world and is the favored tea of the British Royal Family.